Robert J. Preston, 81, of Warren, PA., died Sunday afternoon,
March 18, 2018 at U.P.M.C. Hamot, Erie, PA, after a brief illness.
He was born March 22, 1936 in East Brady, PA. Bob was the son
of Walter V. and Rose Mary Crawford Preston.
Bob was a Warren area resident for the past 54 years and was
formerly of Bradford and East Brady, PA. He was a 1954
graduate of East Brady High School. Bob served with the U.S.
Marine Corp as a Private First Class during the Korean War,
earning a Marine Corps Basic Badge, Riffle Marksman Badge and
National Defense Service Medal. He was employed for over 30
plus years with the Federal Aviation Administration as an
electronic technician. He served as a supervisor at Pleasant
Township, member of the Pleasant Township Volunteer Fire
Department where he served as a past assistant chief. In his
younger years, he was a former Boy Scouts of America Troop
Leader for Troop 45 (Pleasant Twp.), coached youth baseball and
was a forest fire warden.
Bob was an active member of ST. John Lutheran Church where he
served as a church usher and member of the property committee.
He just received his 50 year pin for being a member and past
master from 1985 to 1986, of the Joseph Warren Masonic Lodge
#726 . He was a member of the Coudersport Consistory, Royal
Arch Chapter of Warren, PA., Zem Zem Shrine, Warren County,
Clarion County, Mercer and McKean County Shrine Clubs, Past
Commander of the Zem Zem Legion of Honor, Honorary
member of Syria Shrine Legion of Honor, Royal Order of Jestors,
Erie Court #55, Camel Herders, Stable #44 and Youngsville
American Legion Post 656. Bob was an avid golfer, hunter and
fisherman and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and
great grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, H. Jeannette “Jenny”
Moore Preston whom he married May 1, 1959 at Chicora, PA.,
4 Children – Rich Preston & Kelly Gilmond of Youngsville, PA.,
Bryan Preston and wife, Teresa, Memphis, TN., Jennifer Barrett
and husband, Rich of Russell, PA., Janice Sheldon and husband,
Chris of Tully, N.Y., 8 Siblings – Dick Preston of Chicora, PA., Val
Preston and wife, Mary Lou of Altoona, PA., Rose Mary Zimmel
and husband, David of Chicora, PA., Sr. Katherine Preston of
Erie, PA., Ed Preston of Clarion, PA., Dan Preston and wife, Lola
of Mt. Jewett, PA., Deborah Hernandez and husband, Ross of
Venice Beach, CA., Bill Preston of East Brady, PA., 12
Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren, several nieces and
nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by
a brother – Ron Preston.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304
East Street, Warren, PA., on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 2 to
4 and 6 to 8 P.M. where members of the masonic lodge will
conduct their funeral ritual at 7:45 P.M.
A funeral service will be celebrated on bob’s 82nd birthday on
Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at St. John Lutheran
Church, 200 Pleasant Drive, Warren, PA., with Rev. Susan M.
Scofield, Interim Pastor and Rev. Jeffrey Ewing, Pastor of First
Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in Warren
County Memorial Park where full military honors will be
bestowed by members of the Youngsville American Legion
Funeral Detail. Those wishing to place memorials may do so
through Erie Shriners Hospital for Children, 1645 W. 8th Street,
Erie, PA. 16505. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting
Sad to learn about the loss of Bob
We will keep him in our prayers
The Buechele Family
East Brady
Thank you Charles and family.
Such a shock for all of us. Bob was a great kind and gentle big brother
I am so sorry for the Preston’s family loss. It seems like family to me.
Love and prayers to you all.
Our deepest sympathy to the Preston family.
Janice,
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. What a tremendous life of service he had. Thinking of you and your family.
We send our sympathy to all the members of the Preston family. May God be with you at this sad time.
Dear Janice, Such sorrow in my prayers for you and your family with the loss of your father. He was a great man and I can tell even not knowing by the caring, loving character in you. God bless you all.
Sending prayers at this time of loss. What a tremendous amount of service to be proud of.
Janice,
I am so sorry for your sudden loss. What a remarkable life. May your dad rest in peace knowing how much he was loved by his amazing family.
Janice, My sincere condolences to you and your entire family during this time of sorrow and loss.
Janice,
May the memories of your Dad and the love of your family give you strength in the days ahead.
Janice,
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. Your dad lived an incredible life and will leave a gap in the hearts of many.
Jenny and Family: We were so sorry to hear of Bob yesterday. We ask God to be with each of you this week and for God to receive Bob into his arms of everlasting mercy.
So sorry to hear of Bobs passing. Our condolescences to the entire Preston family
Preston family-
I am so sorry about the loss of your dad. Whenever I came home, including in February, he made sure to come out back and chat. I know my parents will miss him terribly, and know that I am thinking about you all.
Joel and I want to express our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss.
Jenny, Very sad to learn about your loss of Bob.Many old memories of a great friend & Marine buddy. God bless all the Preston family.
Thanks Judy and Tom
Sr Kathryn
Walt and Mary Ann,
Thanks for the prayers.
Our prayers and thoughts for the Preston family at this time,for your loss!
Thank you Brent and Bernadette.
Your prayers are so appreciated.
Sr Kathryn
our thoughts and prayers are with all the Prestin Families!
Thanks Sharon and Will. Your prayers are appreciated.
Sr Kathryn
We are so sorry for your loss. Bob and Jen became very dear friends of ours over the years. Bob was a kind, gentle man. We traveled together for many Shrine events and had a great deal of fun. We will miss him. We are left with many great memories.
“My Deepest Condolences go out to the Preston family, I hope you find comfort in these words, “He will swallow up death forever,……And will wipe away the tears from all faces. Isaiah 25:8. Trust in Jehovah’s promise of the resurrection hope. jw.org